Articles Tagged with ''FFA''

Vilsack to FFA: ‘I believe in you’

11/02/23 5:18 PM By Lydia Johnson

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack encouraged nearly 70,000 FFA members on Thursday to develop entrepreneurial-minded agriculture operations that can benefit from diversified sources of income.

Washington Week Ahead: House, Senate set to move spending measures as deadline nears

10/29/23 9:00 AM By Philip Brasher

Lawmakers look to finish work on some fiscal 2024 appropriations bills important to agriculture this week, as newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson and other congressional leaders face a looming deadline for keeping the government open amid deep partisan divides over spending.

Training the next generation of ag and food workers takes innovative approaches

08/21/23 11:04 AM By Jacqui Fatka

Colleges, companies, farm organizations and others around the country are employing innovative thinking to develop the next generation of ag and food employees. Apprenticeships, workforce training, career development and onboarding employees all offer ways for companies to build their future workforce with the talent needed to meet the growing projected job opportunities in the agricultural sector.

Strategic plan, new values fueling FFA’s inclusion push

08/24/22 7:24 AM By Spencer Chase

The National FFA Organization’s CEO says its diversity and inclusion efforts are key facets of a new strategic plan and value statements currently guiding the group – moves that are critical not only for the health of the organization, but for American agriculture in search of its future workforce.

Stabenow, Boozman form Senate FFA Caucus

02/23/22 6:10 AM By Spencer Chase

The leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee have formed a new caucus they say will be aimed at supporting the work of teachers and parents of students currently enrolled in agricultural education curriculum across the country.

National FFA names Stump as new CEO

05/26/21 9:00 AM By Spencer Chase

Scott Stump is set to assume the leadership of the National FFA Organization and Foundation next month, the groups jointly announced Wednesday.

FFA CEO Mark Poeschl resigns

01/15/21 4:35 PM By Spencer Chase

Mark Poeshcl, the CEO of the National FFA Organization, has submitted his resignation.

Logemann sues FFA over removal from national officer team

08/01/20 5:00 PM By Spencer Chase

Lyle Logemann has filed a legal complaint against the National FFA Organization, seeking compensation including punitive damages stemming from his removal from the National FFA officer team in June.

Logemann threatens lawsuit over removal from FFA officer team

06/25/20 4:51 PM By Spencer Chase

A New Mexico man removed from the National FFA officer team earlier this month is threatening to sue the organization for withholding a scholarship given to members who agree to serve as a national officer.

FFA removes Logemann from national officer team

06/04/20 7:11 PM By Spencer Chase

The National FFA Organization has removed Lyle Logemann, the organization’s western region vice president, from its national officer team after the emergence of “concerning” social media posts.

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04.12.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 12, 2024: Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., on farm bill, biofuels, and cattle markets

Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer sits on the Senate Agriculture Committee. She has been a strong supporter of biofuels and says the Biden administration is missing a key resource when looking to lower carbon emissions. She also discusses the importance of passing legislation aimed at bringing more transparency to cattle markets.

Then, Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association and Ben Prochazka with the Electrification Coalition join to discuss the impact of biofuels and electric vehicles on the economy.

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